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1996 Dominus Estate

Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine storage unit; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

95Robert M. Parker Jr.

...A super nose of roasted coffee, chocolate, dried herbs, black fruits and kirsch is both intense and persuasive. The wine displays terrific richness, medium to full body, low acidity, a succulent, opulent texture, and superb purity...

93Stephen Tanzer

92Wine Spectator

This impressive California Cabernet blend is Bordeaux-like in style, ripe and rich in flavor, with complex currant, earth, cherry and berry accented by plenty of spicy, peppery notes, and finishes with polished tannins. Best from 2001..

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, Yountville

Yountville AVA is just west of Stags Leap and north of Oak Knoll. It is centered around the town of Yountville, named for George Yountville, who planted the area’s first vineyard in 1836. The district received appellation status in 1999 and it includes 4,000 vineyard acres. It is known for tannic Cabernet Sauvignon that has a reputation for aging well. Dominus Estate, formerly Napanook Vineyard, is one of the most prestigious producers in Yountville, and in all of Napa Valley.

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